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Alvin Alcantara

Alvin Alcantara

Aurora,Illinois

Summary

With 25 years experience as a professional in the IT industry, I decided to take a break from my profession to take full-time care responsibilities for my elderly parents. I am now ready to take on a new industry and looking forward to learn and grow in the next chapter of my career. I am available to work full-time ASAP.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Self-employeed
Aurora, IL
08.2016 - 02.2026
  • Provided full-time care for my elderly parents.

Software Developer

William Blair & Company
Chicago, Illinois
2000 - 2016
  • Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal custom applications utilizing MS SQL Server, MS Access, Visual Interdev, ASP, Visual Basic, VBA, VB Script, Java Script and Crystal Reports.

IT Consultant

Maxim Group
Chicago, Illinois
1998 - 2000
  • Client: Ernst & Young, LLP Responsibilities: Application development for the Human Resources Reporting group, utilizing Oracle, Access, Excel, VBA.
  • Client: Cambridge Integrated Services, Inc. Responsibilities: Develop an Inquiry and Reporting application for the Claims Data Warehouse, utilizing Oracle, MS Access, Visual Basic, and Crystal Reports.

Computer Programmer Analyst

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Company
Chicago, Illinois
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Responsibilities: Design, develop, implement, maintain, and support internal applications. Utilized Sybase, Gupta SQLWindows, Visual C++, and Crystal Reports.

Computer Programmer Analyst

Arthur Andersen
Chicago, Illinois
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • Responsibilities: Design, develop, implement, maintain, and support internal applications. Utilized MS SQL Server, Borland C++, and Gupta SQLWindows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
Chicago, Illinois
01-1990

Skills

  • Extensive background and experience in database and software development in the IT industry
  • Fast learner Able and willing to learn multiple machine operations
  • Team player with very good communication skills

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Self-employeed
08.2016 - 02.2026

Computer Programmer Analyst

Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Company
01.1995 - 01.1998

Computer Programmer Analyst

Arthur Andersen
01.1990 - 01.1995

Software Developer

William Blair & Company
2000 - 2016

IT Consultant

Maxim Group
1998 - 2000

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University